The Putnam Examiner

By Abigail Weinberg  More than 100 healthcare professionals gathered in Putnam Hospital Center Thursday to protest proposed cuts to Medicaid funding in New York State’s 2019-2020 budget. Members of the union 1199 Service Employees International Union, United Healthcare Workers East

Conservative backlash was swift following a set of abortion laws passed by the New York State Legislature earlier this year. Now, Republicans in Putnam County are beginning a battle to see the law overturned. The Carmel town board waded into

When voters within the Mahopac school system go to the polls this May to decide on school board candidates and a proposed budget, they’ll also determine whether the district should invest in capital improvements. Last Thursday, the Mahopac Board of

A law in the Town of Kent meant to severely curb concrete plants was struck down by a New York State Supreme Court judge earlier this month after it was ruled a conflict of interest occurred on the town board.

For the second time in as many years, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has failed to include the Dwyer Vet-to-Vet program in the state budget, which could mean the end of the program that has helped hundreds of veterans in the Putnam

With climate change becoming a concern to millions of Americans, Putnam County is looking to do its part to be more environmentally sound. During an economic committee meeting last week, lawmakers looked into turning Putnam into a Climate Smart Community,

From spin-the-wheel trivia to High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) challenges, the Mahopac Middle School cafeterias and hallways were buzzing with games, contests and activities relating health topics that impact middle school students. The annual “Carnival of Health” included school and community

Putnam might be one of the smallest counties in New York State, but that doesn’t mean its law enforcement doesn’t work with federal authorities on certain crimes occurring in the community. Sheriff Robert Langley appeared in front of the county

Courage and sacrifice, no matter how big or small, keep communities safe. Last week, the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office recognized officers and residents that put those qualities on display over the past year. Inside the TOPS Center in Carmel,

With Dr. Fran Wills stepping down as superintendent of schools in Putnam Valley at the end of the school year, her second-in-command will be appointed to replace her. Dr. Jeremy Luft, current deputy superintendent and Putnam Valley High School alum,